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Police are hunting for three men - an Asian man with facial hair and two black men - in connection with the attack. The vehicle they were driving was grey, police said.

Appealing for witnesses to come forward, Detective Constable Alexandra McLeod, who is leading the investigation, said: "I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed these assaults or has any information relating to the suspects’ vehicle, however small, to contact the incident line or to call Crimestoppers."

Anyone with information is asked to call Brixton CID on 020 8649 2188 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.